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The Ned to present 'Hairspray' October 21-23

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will present "Hairspray: A Broadway Musical" this month. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the 60s-style musical centers around a teenager who sparks social change when she wins a role…

2 deaths, 130 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: An 86-year-old male who died September 22 A 92-year-old male who…

Procession held for fallen Hardin County deputy

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Deputy Matthew Locke was shot and killed on duty after responding to a domestic dispute Saturday night. Todd Stricklin was taken into…

Daughter seeks justice in search for alleged murder suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The daughter of the woman killed over the weekend says she wants the community to help in finding the accused killer and find justice for her mother. "Nobody, especially a woman, and most especially an elderly woman…

Park to mark 159th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth

CORINTH, Miss. -- Shiloh National Military Park is marking 159 years since the Battle of Corinth. The park says it will be commemorating the 1862 battle with a series of activities and hikes from Saturday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday,…

JSCC cancels family festival portion of KJ Bicycle Tour, 5K

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is cancelling the family festival portion of the Kent Jones Bicycle Tour and 5K. JSCC says fall break and organizational concerns were cited as reasons for the cancellation. The festival was meant to…

Jackson-Madison County Library announces new app

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library announced the launch of its own app. The library says through the app, you will be able to browse the catalog, access your library account, view library resources, and receive push alerts for…

Medon Convenience Center to close Tuesday, Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is temporarily closing a waste convenience center. The department says the Solid Waste Convenience Center in Medon will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for repairs. The health department says new asphalt…

Pumpkin seasons begins in West Tennessee

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the first day of fall passing last week, many pumpkin patches are opening their doors to the public. "So far so good. We just opened up…

Nonprofit, city team up for 4-Minute City Awareness Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit, and the City of Jackson are teaming up for their 4-Minute City Awareness Week. Friends of Heart visited the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus Monday with a project dedicated to bringing AED units…

Tennessee, Kentucky AGs win suit over stimulus tax rule

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A U.S. district court has ruled in favor of two attorneys general regarding a tax rule in the American Rescue Plan. The lawsuit filed by Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel…

Ford to invest $5.6 billion in Memphis Regional Megasite

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee says Ford Motors is bringing a big investment to the Memphis Regional Megasite. Lee says the company is investing $5.6 billion to create a 3,600-acre mega campus called Blue Oval City. The site will…

Madison County woman celebrates 56th birthday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman was celebrated with a drive-by birthday party. Laura Collier celebrated her 56th birthday on Sunday with her friends and family. They danced, they laughed, and celebrated…

Two found bleeding on Henry County road; one dead

UPDATE (9/29/21): The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Kristen Warren died Wednesday as a result of her injuries. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is dead and a woman is injured following a Monday morning incident in Henry County. According…

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